Daddy, Tell Me a Story

Daddy, Tell Me a Story is a sweet story about a little girl Sophie and her father. From the beginning to the end, adults will chuckle while children will love outspoken Sophie. All children will enjoy listening to the story while enjoying their one on one time with their Daddy. The illustrations are bright and perfect to bring you right into the story. It is a perfect story to read to kindergarten to 2nd grade classes. It will spark their creativity for them to create their own imaginative story. I can't stop smiling!

"Daddy, Tell Me a Story" by Kathleen Long Bostrom is a delightful addition to any child's bookshelf, offering a heartwarming exploration of the bond between fathers and their children through the power of storytelling. Bostrom masterfully captures the essence of childhood curiosity and the comforting rituals of bedtime stories, making each page a soft lullaby that draws both adult and child into a shared experience of wonder.What sets this book apart is Bostom’s ability to weave profound emotional truths into simple, engaging tales. It’s a book that respects its young audience's intelligence and their capacity for empathy. "Daddy, Tell Me a Story" is not just a book; it is a nightly ritual, a moment of peace, and a bridge to understanding. It's a tool for fathers to engage creatively with their children, making it a priceless addition to family routines.Kathleen Long Bostrom's "Daddy, Tell Me a Story" t is a book that will be reached for night after night, cherished by children and appreciated by parents for its depth and beauty. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enrich their child's nighttime routine with stories that are as instructive as they are delightful.

Prolific author Kathleen Long Bostrom has done it again, capturing the bond between father and daughter in her newest book, Daddy, Tell Me a Story. As Dad begins weaving a tale, Sophie’s imagination keeps taking it in new directions. Her father patiently incorporates her ideas in his story. Ela Smietanka’s warm, bold art catches not only the joy of inventing stories together, but yields new details to catch with each re-reading together. The extra bonus is how Ela’s art offers the bonus of a splashy style and eye-popping color palette for young artists to try for themselves. Those plants! That dragon! A delicious read, perfect for sending families on their own storytelling adventures and artistic endeavors.

Brief summary: Sophie asks her father for a bedtime story--one he makes up instead of from a book. He begins to tell her one, but his daughter keeps requesting changes. The story becomes more and more imaginative with many creatures.Comments: This is a cute bedtime story with a bit of humor and a lot of imagination.Rating: 3.5/5 📗📗📗1/2

Lovely tale about a little girl who loves to hear stories from her dad…but likes to…adjust the story 🤣 haha.I bought it for my husband for his first Father’s Day. He thought it really cute and fitting.

I love Daddy Tell Me a Story! The daughter, Sophie, has a fun, adventurous spirit and the Dad is wonderfully empowering of his creative daughter. The illustrations are amazing – so fun and simply gorgeous.I wish more books were like this - a great story the kids will love - very creative, positive and empowering.

As a long-time fan of Kathleen Long Brostrom and her children’s books, her newest one, Daddy, Tell Me a Story, does not disappoint. As Daddy and Sophie snuggle together for their nightly bedtime ritual, Sophie asks Daddy to make up a bedtime story! Demonstrating her adorable feistiness, Sophie immediately hijacks Daddy’s tale in delightful and enchanting ways telling him just how the story “needs” to be told. Reminiscent of my spirited and imaginative granddaughter and grandson (4 and 7), sassy Sophie reminds us of the magical power and joy spent reading together as a family. The brightly colored whimsical illustrations additionally add to the book’s charm! Daddy, Tell Me a Story is a must have in any family’s home library!

Kathleen Long Bostrom again delivers a fabulous - and beautiful - book. This tale is such an endearing tale of storytelling between a father and his young daughter. The bond they are building together models fantastic memory making and encourages a flexible and creative mindset.